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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,412.40, 366,946.65 and 156,057.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,412.40, 366,946.65 and 156,057.60 is: 234,295.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,412.40 : 366,946.65 = 156,057.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,412.40/366,946.65 = 156,057.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,412.40x = 366,946.65 × 156,057.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,412.40x = 57,264,813,527.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,264,813,527.04/244,412.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,295.86

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